Anri Timely!! Vinyl LP Limited Edition City Pop FLJF-9535　CAT'S EYE (NEW TAKE) Description
*I own the first pressing of this vinyl, but this limited pressing sounds better. Please add this masterpiece, pressed with the latest technology, to your collection! We also sell Tatsuro Yamashita, Masayoshi Takanaka, Cassiopeia, etc. If you have any other requests, I can get them from my friend's record store!

"Timely!!" is an album released by Japanese singer-songwriter Anri in 1983 and is one of her representative works. This album is a symbol of 1980s city pop and is the work that determined Anri's popularity. In particular, the lead track of the album, "CAT'S EYE", is widely known as the opening theme of the anime "Cat's Eye" of the same name.
Features of the album Hit song "CAT'S EYE":
The most famous song on the album, "CAT'S EYE", took the world by storm as the opening theme of the anime "Cat's Eye". The disco-style beat and catchy melody are impressive, and Anri's cool singing voice further enhances the charm of this song. At the time of its release, it was highly rated on the Oricon charts and became Anri's representative song.
Urban sound and sophisticated arrangement:
The sound of the entire album is characterized by a sophisticated arrangement that condenses the essence of 1980s city pop. The album is a fusion of various music genres such as pop, disco, funk, and AOR (adult oriented rock), and was a cutting-edge city pop album in the Japanese music scene at the time.
Producer's power:
"Timely!!" was produced by Toshiki Kadomatsu, a popular music producer at the time. Toshiki Kadomatsu is known for his unique funky and melodic sound, and this sense is fully demonstrated in this album. His production gives the entire album a consistent and stylish sound.
Other songs on the album:
In addition to "CAT'S EYE," the album contains many other great songs, such as "Windy Summer" and "Stay By Me." "Windy Summer" is characterized by a refreshing and rhythmic melody, and is a song that gives you a summery atmosphere. "Stay By Me" is a ballad with Anri's soft singing voice that gives listeners a sense of comfort. Timeless popularity:
Even now, decades after its release, "Timely!!" remains popular among city pop fans. In particular, this album has been attracting attention again amid the recent trend of reevaluating city pop. It has been increasingly listened to on music streaming services such as Spotify, and is supported by overseas listeners as well.
Summary **"Timely!!"** is a city pop masterpiece that represents the Japanese music scene of the 1980s, and is characterized by Anri's sophisticated singing voice and the urban, stylish sound produced by Toshiki Kadomatsu. With hits such as "CAT'S EYE," Anri has established herself as an iconic city pop artist.
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